Prepare your responses on a google doc titled firstnamelastinitial - Hero Near and Far
Before begining to read acknowledge our PURPOSE for reading this chapter is to help us determine what is important:
1- What is the author's definition of a HERO to OTHERS NEAR AND FAR?
Please use quotations and references directly to T.A. Barron's. For example, on p._ the author states, " A Hero Within is..." Also, T.A. Barron's goes on to explain on p._, "people who consciously set out..."
2- What qualities does it takes to be a HERO NEAR AND FAR, and/or are exemplified by one?
Please substantiate your answer with evidence, examples, and explanation from the chapter. (E3)
3- After reading the chapter - return to the quote at the beginning of the chapter by Mohandas Gandhi-
...in your own words...What is he trying to say? Explain how does this relate directly to your understanding of Hero to Others Near and Far?
4- Think of someone, from real life or fiction, you consider a to be a HERO to OTHERS NEAR AND FAR.
Write a well-developed paragraph that explains what did that person do to make her or him a hero in your eyes. Include the character traits that were
exhibited and exemplified by this person.
**Critical Thinking:
5. What do you think about what Barron wrote on page 9: "heroes are more than companions on our journey. They remind us who we are, and who we can become. In truth, when we follow the hero's trail, we are entering into ourselves - into our hopes, struggles, fears, and ideals. Celebrating heroes is a terrific way to remember our own heroic potential."
Which hero in this book would you most want to be like?
What qualities draw you to that person?
How can you try to make those qualities a part of your own life?
Read as a Writer - Write as a Reader
As you read - keep a list of interesting/impactful/important words that you may want to use in your own writing:
HERO to Others NEAR AND FAR
Before begining to read acknowledge our PURPOSE for reading this chapter is to help us determine what is important:
1- What is the author's definition of a HERO to OTHERS NEAR AND FAR?
Please use quotations and references directly to T.A. Barron's. For example, on p._ the author states, " A Hero Within is..." Also, T.A. Barron's goes on to explain on p._, "people who consciously set out..."2- What qualities does it takes to be a HERO NEAR AND FAR, and/or are exemplified by one?
Please substantiate your answer with evidence, examples, and explanation from the chapter. (E3)3- After reading the chapter - return to the quote at the beginning of the chapter by Mohandas Gandhi-
...in your own words...What is he trying to say? Explain how does this relate directly to your understanding of Hero to Others Near and Far?4- Think of someone, from real life or fiction, you consider a to be a HERO to OTHERS NEAR AND FAR.
Write a well-developed paragraph that explains what did that person do to make her or him a hero in your eyes. Include the character traits that wereexhibited and exemplified by this person.
**Critical Thinking:
5. What do you think about what Barron wrote on page 9: "heroes are more than companions on our journey. They remind us who we are, and who we can become. In truth, when we follow the hero's trail, we are entering into ourselves - into our hopes, struggles, fears, and ideals. Celebrating heroes is a terrific way to remember our own heroic potential."
Which hero in this book would you most want to be like?What qualities draw you to that person?
How can you try to make those qualities a part of your own life?
Read as a Writer - Write as a Reader
As you read - keep a list of interesting/impactful/important words that you may want to use in your own writing:
VERBS:ADVERBS:
ADJECTIVES:
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE/IMAGERY/CRAFT